‘Jack’ box office collections day 1: Siddhu Jonnalagadda’s film opens strong, mints Rs 2.50 crores | Telugu Movie News

The Telugu film industry witnessed a stylish new entrant on Thursday as Jack, a spy action comedy starring Siddhu Jonnalagadda, opened to a promising start at the box office.

Solid opening
According to the early estimates from the Sacnilk website, the film minted Rs 2.50 crore (India net) on its first day, marking a solid debut for a non-festival release.

Spy comedy film
Directed and written by Bommarillu Bhaskar, Jack blends high-stakes espionage with comedy. Siddhu Jonnalagadda, who plays a character intriguingly named Pablo Neruda, leads the cast alongside Vaishnavi Chaitanya, Prakash Raj, Naresh, Brahmaji, and Ravi Prakash.
Decent occupancy rates
The film recorded an overall Telugu occupancy of 24.41% on its opening day, with steady attendance across most time slots. Morning shows saw 24.83% occupancy, which was followed by 27.15% in the afternoon, a dip to 20.71% in the evening, and a slight rebound to 24.95% during night shows.
Hyderabad led the regional occupancy chart with a strong 28% average across 443 shows, while Chennai surprisingly saw the highest single-region occupancy at 44%, albeit with limited show count. Bengaluru and Vijayawada clocked in at 18.50% and 14.75% respectively, showing a need for stronger word-of-mouth in these regions.
The combination of spy thrills, comedy, and Siddhu’s rising popularity seems to have worked well for the film’s initial reception. Early audience reactions praise the film’s fast-paced storytelling, witty dialogues, and the stylish portrayal of Siddhu’s character.
ETimes review
We gave the film a rating of 2.5 stars out of 5 and our review reads, “Visually, the film tries to punch above its weight. There are a few well-executed action sequences, but they’re also interspersed with some poorly choreographed ones. The film also suffers from continuity issues, with scenes that jump abruptly or feel loosely stitched together. Despite these shortcomings, Jack manages to entertain in parts, largely due to Siddhu’s lively screen presence and a few cleverly written moments. If you’re a fan of Siddhu Jonnalagadda and enjoyed his antics in DJ Tillu, you might find Jack mildly entertaining. But if you’re looking for a well-balanced spy thriller or a tight comedy, temper your expectations.”